Introduction to the Humanities I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

HUMA-1301-003 Introduction to the Humanities I

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Course Description

This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOK:         Reality Through the Arts, Dennis Sporre (Pearson, Prentice Hall) Eighth Edition
The textbook is required, there are a few books on reserve at the AC Library, Washington Campus. The books can only be used at the library and cannot be checked out.

Supplies

COURSE MATERIALS: Textbook, dictionary, pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments and review cl

Student Performance

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities I This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. Articulate how these works express the values of the individual and society within an historical and social context.
3. Articulate an informed personal response and critically analyze works in the arts and humanities.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of literature, philosophy, and the arts on cultural experiences.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the creative process and why humans create

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Academic Honesty: All matters of academic dishonesty including plagiarism (the act of copying and pasting information from one source and inserting into a paper without proper citation, rewriting information from another source and inserting into a paper without proper citation, copying and rewriting from another student’s work and using as your own), collusion, fabrication, cheating etc. will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question.

All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. Any form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Students who cheat, copy, or plagiarize any of the required essays, assignments and analyses will receive a zero (0) for the assignment and the Final Grade for the course will be reduced by one letter grade (A to B, B to C, C to D, D to F)

Students who violate the Academic Honesty will not be allowed to complete any extra- credit to improve the final grade.

Online Student Behavior: All students are expected to be polite and considerate when posting opinions and thoughts in the Discussion Forum. The Online class is not a location where students may post aggressive, insulting, or inappropriate use of language. Any student who violates the required Student Behavior (as stated and in the AC Student Handbook) will result in a failing grade for the course.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria: It is the student’s responsibility to complete all assigned tasks by the specified due date. Individual assignments are evaluated by the instructor.  Incomplete assignments, analyses, participation and attendance concerns will be reported to specific department chairs, division chairs, and Associate Vice President of Instruction.

Discussion Forums – worth 25% of final grade, the lowest discussion grade is dropped from the average

Exams – worth 75% of the final grade; the Introduction test, the midterm exam, midterm essay, the final exam and final essay are averaged together

Grading Schema:
89.50 – 100 A
79.50 – 89.49 B
69.50 – 79.49 C
59.50 – 69.49 D
00.00 – 59.49 F  

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE:
It is the student’s responsibility to access the course online and complete all Assignments, Analyses, Discussion Forums, Quizzes, and Essays according to the course calendar. Students are expected to access the online course every day to complete all requirements according to the set due dates.
Final Date to Withdraw from the Course without a Failing Grade: 3/01/2016

Accessing AC Connect:  It is the student’s responsibility to check all e-mails and messageswhich sent by the instructor.  It is the student’s responsibility to check the Announcement section for information regarding any changes for course. Students will submit all assignments and analyses using AC Online unless noted on the assignment or by the instructor.

Calendar

Additional Information

It is important to complete all Discussion Forums, Exams and Essays by the due dates; no extra credit will be offered to help improve a student’s grade.

Student's are responsible and encouraged  to seek help with any problems using Blackboard, understanding assignment due dates and accessing secondary computers if personal computers are not performing.

Computers can be used in the AC Library, the Computer Lab, and the Amarillo Public Library or any public library in your vicinity.

Office Hours are available for online courses, email instructor to arrange a meeting Monday through Saturday (day and evening hours available)